KEATON SIMONS / WILL DAILEY TOUR DATES
May 19, 2008
CBS Records recording artist Keaton Simons is embarking on a national tour starting May 20 in Boise, Idaho.
BECK PREMIERES NEW TRACK ONLINE
May 19, 2008
The world got a first taste of Beck’s as yet untitled new album today, as Zane Lowe’s BBC Radio 1 show premiered the song ‘Chemtrails’ and declared it today’s “hottest record in the world.” The song is now streaming at www.Beck.com and Beck’s MySpace page (www.myspace.com/beck).
While not a single, “Chemtrails” is a genre-bending tour de force that showcases Beck and producer Danger Mouse’s shared affection for late ’60s psych-pop as Beck takes his songwriting and performing skills in yet another bold, unforeseen and as always captivating new direction.
The album is slated for an early summer release. More info will be available soon, including the record’s title, release date and upcoming singles.
Beck embarks on a world tour beginning late June in Europe, hitting the States in time for several major festivals (Bumbershoot, Outside Lands, Austin City Limits) as well as his biggest ever hometown headline gig September 20 at the Hollywood Bowl.
NEW MP3′S FROM DISPATCH’S PETE FRANCIS / BRADDIGAN
May 19, 2008
Pete and Braddigan both have recent non-Dispatch efforts out. Pete, with his fourth proper solo album, Iron Sea And The Cavalry out now on his own Scrapper Records and Braddigan with his latest, The Captive out on his own Third Surfer Music.
HEAR PETE’S INTERVIEW WITH CHUCK D. LAST NIGHT ON AIR AMERICA’S “ON THE REEL” RIGHT HERE:
Check out the following streams/downloads from each artist’s new album:
Pete Francis - Armies of Angels:
Braddigan - Ileana:
MIKE GORDON SET TO RELEASE THE GREEN SPARROW AUGUST 5th
May 19, 2008
Rounder Records is proud to announce the release of Mike Gordon’s solo album, The Green Sparrow. Set for an August 5th release, The Green Sparrow finds the accomplished Phish bassist showcasing his wide range of influences in a winning 10-track album that reminds us that Gordon is one of the most imaginative and mold-breaking artists in music today. Recorded at Gordon’s home studio in Vermont and mixed at The Barn, his former band’s studio and art space, The Green Sparrow features special guests Chuck Leavell, Phish’s Trey Anastasio and Page McConnell, Bill Kreutzmann, Ivan Neville and horn players from Antibalas.
Since the break up of Phish in 2004, Gordon has participated in many projects, none of which have been purely solo. An artist known for his endless creativity and touring stamina, Gordon took 2007 off from touring and dedicated his time to writing this record. The end result is an eclectic album boasting Gordon’s skillful assimilation of free-form rock & roll, calypso, pop and funk that showcases a unexpected side to Gordon’s songwriting.
From the deeply rooted funk of “Radar Blip” to the rousing intricacies of “Andelman’s Yard,” from the spirited rock of “Traveled Too Far” to the punch of “Another Door,” The Green Sparrow is a playful album from an artist who continually reveals new layers of far-reaching invention.
Gordon will play select festivals this July and will embark on a nationwide club tour in August and September. Club tour dates to be announced shortly.
Upcoming Festival Dates:
July 4th Rothbury Festival Rothbury, MI
July 6th High Sierra Music Festival Quincy, CA
July 12th All Good Music Festival Masontown, WV
July 19th Mile High Music Festival Denver, CO
August 2nd Gathering of The Vibes Bridgeport, CT
MATES OF STATE NEW ALBUM / TOUR DATES HERE
May 19, 2008
MATES OF STATE’s fifth full length studio album Re-Arrange Us will be out May 20 on Barsuk Records.
NEW TRACK FROM CHANTE MOORE HERE
May 19, 2008
Peak Records presents the CD release of Chante Moore Love The Woman in stores June 17th!
Following two highly successful albums with her husband, Kenny Lattimore, Grammy nominee Chante Moore returns with her long awaited first solo CD in nearly a decade, Love The Woman, due June 17th on Peak Records.
“Ain’t Supposed to Be This Way” Audio Streams:
THE COOL KIDS DROP “THE BAKE SALE” EP/TOUR DATES
May 19, 2008
In the packed confines of clubs around their hometown of Chicago and throughout the world The Cool Kids’ irresistible, hooky rhymes and club cramming beats seamlessly bridge the old and new schools of hip hop while assuring them a sure-fire path to world-wide attention.
HOT TRACK FROM THE JACKA HERE
May 19, 2008
We at Skope got this exclusive track from The Jacka. The Jacka is part of the hip hop group, Mob Figaz. Check out the track here and let us know what you think!
“ALL OVER ME” FEATURING MATT BLAQUE & PROD. BY JEFFRO
DOWNLOAD ALL VERSIONS HERE:
DURAN DURAN TOUR DATES HERE
May 19, 2008
Duran Duran has created an exclusive video podcast series that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the band’s latest album Red Carpet Massacre, as well as a glimpse of the creative process surrounding the video “Falling Down.”
Red Carpet Massacre Tour (U.S. 2008)
May 14 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theatre
May 15 Detroit, MI Masonic Temple Theatre
May 17 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheatre
May 18 Orlando, FL UCF Arena
May 19 Boca Raton, FL Mizner Park Amphitheatre
May 21 Raleigh, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre
May 22 Philadelphia, PA Mann Center for the Performing Arts
May 24 Paradise Island, Bahamas Atlantis
May 27 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
May 28 Boston, MA Agganis Arena
May 30 New York, NY Central Park Summerstage
May 31 New York, NY Central Park Summerstage
http://www.zune.net/duranduran
TRAILERS FOR CONTROL AND JOY DIVISON HERE
May 19, 2008
Zeroing in on one of the first bands to go beyond punk music with its dark and gloomy sound, the award winning biopic CONTROL and documentary JOY DIVISION rock onto DVD June 3rd and June 17th, respectively, from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company under The Miriam Collection. Both CONTROL and JOY DIVISION will be available for the suggested retail price of $28.95 and $22.95, respectively.
Experience the Sound that Changed the Face of Music - CONTROL and JOY DIVISON!
CONTROL Trailer:
JOY DIVISION Trailer:
